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Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Carol J. Henderson

Viviann Nordin

Shirley W. Ekvall

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Oxford University Press

DOI:10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199398911.003.0013

This chapter discusses autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including the background and original description of the disorder; use of the DSM-5 and ICD-10 for diagnosis; epidemiology and contributing factors; early signs and detection; autism research; genetic factors, environmental factors, and epigenetics of ASD; medical and psychiatric comorbidities; gastrointestinal dysfunction; feeding difficulties; nutrient intake and nutritional status; and feeding and dietary approaches.

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